Critical reception Ĭritics noted 'Sacrifice' as being a standout track from the album, with the Weeknd's vocals and production being highlighted. 'Sacrifice' has been described by music critics as a post-disco and electro-funk track that details the Weeknd's hedonistic lifestyle.

It was released alongside its parent album on January 7, 2022, and was sent to American contemporary hit radio stations on January 11 as the second single from the album. Production was handled by the Weeknd, Martin, Holter and Swedish House Mafia.Īt the end of the Weeknd's music video for Dawn FM's lead single ' Take My Breath', a snippet of 'Sacrifice' is heard. The song was written by the Weeknd, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Carl Nordström and Swedish House Mafia with Kevin McCord receiving songwriting credits for the sampling of the 1981 track 'I Want to Thank You', performed by Alicia Myers. It was released on January 7, 2022, through XO and Republic Records, as the second single from his fifth studio album Dawn FM. ' Sacrifice' is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd.

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